Content Area Reading in the Primary Grades

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Content Area Reading in the Primary Grades offers students the opportunity to view reading instruction as it applies to the content areas in grades 2-4. This course will deal with reading and comprehending text, developing vocabulary, developing cognitive skills, applying reading and study skills, assessing and evaluating textbooks, and applying research findings to reading methodology in the intermediate grades 2-4. This course will focus on the development of instructional strategies, concepts, and techniques for teaching reading in the various content areas. The application of reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and visual representation across the curriculum will be the focus for this course. Also, the use of a wide variety of picture books and trade books for teaching content area reading will be addressed.